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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.43, 284.77 and 122.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.43, 284.77 and 122.34 is: 168.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.43 : 284.77 = 122.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.43/284.77 = 122.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.43x = 284.77 × 122.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.43x = 34,839.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,839.98/206.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.78

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